MaryAnne Brand appointed to South Lake Tahoe interim Finance Director position

The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the appointment of MaryAnne Brand to serve as Interim Finance Director replacing Christine Vuletich who resigned to accept a position with Douglas County. Ms. Brand’s first day in the position will be February 20, 2012.

Ms. Brand earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Saint Mary’s College of California. After several years in the banking field Ms. Brand was hired by the City of South Lake Tahoe in 1984. In her 26 years in the City’s Finance Department she has overseen all aspects of the City’s finances. She has been the City’s Accounting Manager for the Revenue Division since 2004. She is a member of the California Municipal Treasurer’s Association and the California Municipal Revenue Taxation Association, for which she currently serves as the Vice President of a Northern California division. In 2007 she completed requirements to earn the classification of Certified Revenue Officer.

The City Manager, Tony O’Rourke, indicated he is very pleased to have such a qualified an experienced Interim Director in MaryAnne Brand, as well as a highly competent and seasoned Finance Department staff members to

ensure a smooth transition after the departure of Ms. Vuletich.

The City intends to undertake a formal open recruitment for the Finance Director position. We anticipate attracting both highly qualified internal and external candidates for this important position.

— Nancy Kerry is the public affairs and communications manager for the city of South Lake Tahoe.